Storage Engineer

We\’re working with a leading systematic trading firm that combines deep technical expertise with a data-driven approach to investing across global markets. Their infrastructure team plays a critical role in enabling high-performance research and trading, and they\’re now looking for a hands-on Storage Platform Engineer to help design, implement, and manage scalable storage solutions that support the firm\’s complex, data-intensive environment.

The Role:
As a key member of the infrastructure team, you\’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Windows, UNIX, Networking, and Database platforms to architect and deliver shared storage solutions – spanning Windows and NFS file shares, high-performance SANs for database clusters, and more. You\’ll also lead the development of robust data backup strategies and contribute to the firm\’s broader business continuity planning.

This is a technically-focused, engineering-led role where you\’ll be involved in end-to-end solution design, vendor management, product evaluation, and hands-on implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy enterprise-grade storage systems to support trading and research workloads

• Manage and optimise file sharing environments across SMB, NFS, and S3 protocols

• Develop and maintain scalable data backup and recovery solutions

• Collaborate across infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, performant platforms

• Evaluate vendors and technologies to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions

• Contribute to the firm\’s business continuity and disaster recovery planning

• Maintain high standards of documentation and operational transparency

What We\’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in storage systems administration or platform engineering

• Proven experience delivering and maintaining optimised enterprise storage environments

• Strong understanding of file storage protocols (SMB, NFS, S3)

• Solid background working with both Linux and Windows operating systems

• Hands-on experience with backup technologies and strategies

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where technology is central to the business. The firm fosters a culture of innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement – with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.